Category Archives: Long Drive Golf

Newsletter: Golf and the Performance Pyramid (part 1)

This newsletter is about performance. What it takes to get the ball in the hole. That means were going to talk about putting yourself in position to make solid golf shots and play consistent golf – particularly under pressure. I’m really excited about this next series of newsletters because I’ll bring in specific real-world examples […]…

Journey to the Worlds: 2010 World Championship Wrap Up

I certainly had that "edgy nervousness" standing on the tee for my first set. But as the announcer gave us the signal and I approached the ball I was thinking to myself "This is IT. This is the battle. And I LOVE it!"…

Journey to the Worlds: Practicing Speed Swings

Just a few days left before the competition. I’ve been doing a bunch of last minute equipment testing. John Greenwood added another little shaft tweak to the ultralight shaft I’m going to be using that added a little stability but also gave me what looked like another 5-10 yards. That’s a mile in long drive! […]…

My Journey to the Worlds: A Visit to the Doctor

Earlier last week I was able to get in to see the orthopedic doctor to have him look at my left shoulder. He was kind enough to allow me to video the part where we talked about his preliminary diagnosis of the soreness in my left shoulder and possible rotator cuff damage.…

Journey to the Worlds: Regional Long Drive Championship Results

Come along with me as I travel to Mesquite, NV to compete in the Regional Long Drive Championship. I hit my best ball of the day - 385 yards - and wound up on top! Exceeded my own expectations. I can't tell you how exciting it was to get back in the winner's circle, and to earn my spot at the Worlds!…

Press Release: Aerotech’s Claymore Sends Four to RE/MAX World Long Drive Championship

Eric Jones, the 2003 RE/MAX World Long Drive Senior Champion, and Tomislav Kralj hit the two longest balls in the Senior Division finals using Claymore shafts and both will now advance to the World Championship. All of the finalists were playing drivers built by professional clubfitter John Greenwood of of Greenwoods Golf in Dublin, Calif.…

Journey to the Worlds – Let Hip Alignment

I’m staying with my low energy swings to protect my shoulder and make sure it doesn’t get any worse. That means it is a good time to work on fundamentals. As I was practicing the other day I kept trying to understand why it felt difficult to make my normal turn. What I discovered was […]…

Journey to the Worlds – Low Energy Swings

Well, I mentioned that this journey wouldn’t be without its trials and tribulations. A couple of days ago I did a long drive clinic and exhibition for one of my corporate clients. It was fun and everybody had a good time, but I was hitting uphill, into the wind all day for groups as they […]…

Journey to the Worlds – Center Contact

As I continue my journey to the World Long Drive Championships I’ll share some of the little tips and tricks I’ve learned along the way that help me compete better. This post is a little ninja trick I learned to help me understand how well I am making contact in the center of the club […]…

Journey to the Worlds – Practice Drills

I’m going to try something a little different here. I hope you like it. Each year the World Long Drive Championships are held in Mesquite, NV at the end of October. I won the event in 2003, and have been back every year since, posting three top-3 finishes and six of seven finishes in the […]…

For Immediate Release 8-23-10 Contact: Maureen McInaney-Jones www.targetcenteredgolf.com 415-370-7542 Eric Jones Wins Long Drive District 8 Regional Qualifier 385-Yard Blast Earns Him a Spot in the Sr. Division at the 2010 World Long Drive Championships Orinda –CA (August 23, 2010) – Eric Jones, 51, won the district 8 regional qualifier and will compete in the […]…

John Greenwood builds all my custom long drive clubs and my playing drivers as well. He's developed quite an expertise in building clubs that get more distance. Click on the image to visit his site and learn more about custom clubs from John. Let him know I sent you. www.GreewoodsGolfClubs.com